# Text to Speech vs ZapRead

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ZapRead at none against Text to Speech's 6. ZapRead also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Text to Speech sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. ZapRead asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text to Speech | ZapRead |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech-xspeech-read/id6739890780/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 31 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZQ Labs, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1619568628) | [Borgo Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1539210135) |

## What reviewers say

### Text to Speech

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech-xspeech-read/id6739890780)

Convert text into natural-sounding audio using advanced AI. Supports over 500 voices, 80+ languages, and various document formats including PDFs and images. Ideal for content creators, students, and professionals seeking efficient, hands-free information consumption.

**Highlights:** 500+ premium realistic voices, 80+ languages and 150+ locales, Convert text, PDFs, and images to audio, Save and download audio as MP3, Adjustable speaking speed and pitch, Real-time camera to audio conversion

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Xspeech AI Plus Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Xspeech AI Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Xspeech AI Premium Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Xspeech AI Plus One Year | $49.99 | per year |
| Xspeech AI Pro One Year | $84.99 | per year |
| Xspeech AI Premium One Year | $191.99 | per year |


### ZapRead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zapread/id6759258082)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text to Speech free?

Text to Speech is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ZapRead free?

ZapRead is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Text to Speech or ZapRead have ads?

Text to Speech shows ads; ZapRead does not.

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